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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.05, 10,507.61 and 2,074.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.05, 10,507.61 and 2,074.78 is: 3,112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.05 : 10,507.61 = 2,074.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.05/10,507.61 = 2,074.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.05x = 10,507.61 × 2,074.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.05x = 21,800,979.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,800,979.08/7,005.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.18

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